CA2144679A1 - Duct cleaning apparatus - Google Patents

Duct cleaning apparatus

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CA2144679A1
CA2144679A1 CA002144679A CA2144679A CA2144679A1 CA 2144679 A1 CA2144679 A1 CA 2144679A1 CA 002144679 A CA002144679 A CA 002144679A CA 2144679 A CA2144679 A CA 2144679A CA 2144679 A1 CA2144679 A1 CA 2144679A1
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Prior art keywords
cleaning apparatus
duct cleaning
ducts
brush
vacuum
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CA002144679A
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French (fr)
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CA2144679C (en
Inventor
Bill Hendrix
Frank Goodman
David R. Harvey
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Priority to CA002144679A priority Critical patent/CA2144679C/en
Priority to US08/433,825 priority patent/US5655256A/en
Publication of CA2144679A1 publication Critical patent/CA2144679A1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
    • B08B9/0436—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes provided with mechanical cleaning tools, e.g. scrapers, with or without additional fluid jets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/0095—Removable or interchangeable brush heads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B9/00—Arrangements of the bristles in the brush body
    • A46B9/02—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups
    • A46B9/026—Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups where the surface of the brush body or carrier is not in one plane, e.g. not flat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/009—Details of suction cleaner tools for additional purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/30—Brushes for cleaning or polishing
    • A46B2200/3013—Brushes for cleaning the inside or the outside of tubes

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Duct Arrangements (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to an efficient duct cleaning apparatus that is readily adaptable for use in both rectangular and round ducts. In one embodiment, the invention provides a brush member with a hollow channel along the lower surface of the brash that enables dirt and debris within a ventilation system to be readily dislodged and removed by vacuum. The brush is also provided with an adaptor that enables rapid exchange of brushes from the vacuum source in order that the duct cleaning apparatus may be adapted for use in ducts having different sizes and profiles.
CA002144679A 1995-03-15 1995-03-15 Duct cleaning apparatus Expired - Lifetime CA2144679C (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002144679A CA2144679C (en) 1995-03-15 1995-03-15 Duct cleaning apparatus
US08/433,825 US5655256A (en) 1995-03-15 1995-05-04 Duct cleaning apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002144679A CA2144679C (en) 1995-03-15 1995-03-15 Duct cleaning apparatus

Publications (2)

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CA2144679A1 true CA2144679A1 (en) 1996-09-16
CA2144679C CA2144679C (en) 2006-10-24

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CA (1) CA2144679C (en)

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